Little Prickly Pear Cactus

Little Prickly Pear Cactus Pot Stake

Opuntia fragilis

Also known as the "Brittle Prickly Pear" this is the most  northerly cactus species, growing as far north as Fort St. John in British Columbia, Canada. This species is widespread in Canada, occurring as far west and eastern Ontario. 

In Canada, four species of cactus grow wild. Mostly found in dry barrens, savannah, or beach dune ecosystems,  Canada's cacti are an important source of food for wildlife, and pollinators such as bees, bats, and hummingbirds. The stalks of all of Canada's Cacti are edible and many have medicinal properties and traditional used among indigenous peoples. 

Size: Approx. 7 1/2" tall x 3 1/2" wide

Included: 

• Glass Garden Stake
• Product Care Card
• Signed Cactus Information Card

Note: Pot and soil not included

Our hand-made garden stakes are a perfect way to add everlasting color and brightness to window and outdoor gardens alike. Safe for indoor and outdoor use, each stake is made by hand in Canada by our studio artists. Our glass stakes can be hand washed as needed, and will stand tall in a variety of potting mediums, from soils to stones or decorative sands - build your garden the way you like it! 

Canada Wildflower Sculpture Collection

Our always-radiant and never-fading flowers add life and interest to windows and homes. Fired and fused at 1330 Fahrenheit in our studio kilns, these beautiful glass flowers will never fade. 

Each piece is handmade and will have slight variations - making it truly one of a kind!